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A shopper's guide to Shenzhen's 'instant tax refund' service |
2025-07-08
China is expanding the coverage of instant tax refunds to improve the experiences of eligible visitors — both foreigners and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The policy, already piloted in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, Shenzhen, Sichuan, and Zhejiang, was extended nationwide April 8, 2025, building on a slew of recent efforts by China to boost global exchanges and mobility, such as easing its visa policies, enhancing pa
Shenzhen Sports Center, a multifunctional venue boosted by smart technology |
2025-07-07
Being a key venue of the 15th National Games, Shenzhen Sports Center was upgraded and reopened to the public in May 2025 after a five-year renovation. Featuring four major sports zones, football, basketball, badminton, and tennis, the stadium is open for public booking and offers time-based discounts.Built in 1985, the Shenzhen Sports Center has long been a cornerstone of the city
Emirates launches daily Dubai-Shenzhen route |
2025-07-04
Emirates has launched a daily direct passenger flight between Dubai and Shenzhen on July 1st, marking a strategic expansion on the Chinese mainland and further strengthening links between the Middle East and one of China’s most dynamic tech powerhouses.The move makes Shenzhen the airline’s fourth gateway on the Chinese mainland, joining Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. With this new addition, Emirates now operates 42 weekly flights
More flights are now pet-friendly |
2025-07-03
As demand for pet-friendly travel grows, China Southern Airlines expanded its “Pets in Cabin” service on July 1 to 10 additional domestic airports in cities including Shenyang, Changchun, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanning, Zhengzhou, Guiyang, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong). The service now covers over 200 direct flights.The airline launched the service, which allows pets to stay with their owners in the cabin, on the Guan
City continues to expand tax refund service for overseas travelers |
2025-07-02
As the Chinese city with the most customs ports offering the tax-refund-upon-departure service, Shenzhen launched an additional “instant tax refund” centralized service point in the Kingglory Plaza shopping mall in Luohu District on July 1, further streamlining the tax refund process for overseas visitors.Currently, the complex has enrolled over 100 global luxury and lifestyle brands into this innovative program, spanning various ret
Flight to Tel Aviv resumed |
2025-07-01
Hainan Airlines resumed its Shenzhen-Tel Aviv international route on June 30, becoming the first non-Israeli airlines to restart flights to Israel. The Shenzhen-Tel Aviv route will operate three times weekly — on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The outbound flight is scheduled to depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at 5:45 a.m. and arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv at
Global youth delegates explore innovation in China's Greater Bay Area |
2025-07-03
On June 24, the 2025 Future Close-Up global youth exchange and visit program commenced at the headquarters of Chinese Internet giant Tencent in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, marking the start of a six-day exploration of the high-quality development practices in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).Future Close-Up was collaboratively launched in 2023 by the China International Communications Group (CICG) Center for the
Shenzhen's "underground city" plan involves 10 areas in Nanshan District |
2025-07-01
Recently, the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government has officially approved and enacted the Shenzhen Underground Space Development Plan (2025-2035), formulated by the Shenzhen Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources. A total of 48 areas have been identified as key locations for the development of underground space, with ten of these located in the Nanshan District.The ten designated areas in Nanshan District are
Guangdong to upgrade its educational resources |
2025-06-26
Guangdong province is ramping up efforts to upgrade its educational resources in a strategic push to support the development of integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, robotics and other innovative technologies — fortifying its position as one of China's three major integrated circuit industry hubs.Wu Yanling, an inspector with the provincial education department, said Guangdong will continue optimizing the structure of hig
8 areas in Bao'an prioritized for underground space development |
2025-06-25
Eight areas in Bao’an District have been identified as key areas for priority underground space development, according to the city’s underground space development plan (2025-2035) released recently.The selected zones include: Shenzhen airport and surrounding area, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center area, Marine City area, Bao’an Central area, Shenzhong Link area, Jiangang Mountain area, Shajing Station vicinity, and So